Feelings on episode 4

I’m fishing for support here. I loved this show so much.

What is going on? Everything about this felt off. The characters especially, the writing, the way they acted. Except for Irving no one really had any agency. No one tries to figure out what the clones are?? Why why why wouldn’t they say anything to it or approach it? Dylan’s was standing literally a few feet from them. It is so beyond frustrating seeing something like this when the mystery itself is within actual inches of the characters. The characters and the episode instantly moves on. And the reveal scene? Maybe this is going too far but it almost seemed like Helana wanted to get herself drowned. I get that Irv may have a background but it seemed like Helana barely struggled; she is fighting for her life. It really came off like she was letting it happen or it was sloppy. And Dylan, Mark, and Seth somewhat, I can’t really pinpoint anything specific, but no one felt like themselves. This entire thing was a very frustrating and disappointing watch to me. I think the only thing that could save it is if this is some massive simulation Lumon put on to get Irv to expose himself, even though there seems to be no pretext for that. I think I’d take that over this. I’m hoping the next episode can put this into context and save it somehow since early reviews that have seen more seem to laude this.

Am I missing something? I want to keep loving this show. I want to be wrong or maybe have the ability to see this in a different perspective. Things were so great. Am I crazy?